Monday, October 18, 2010

ThinkPoint is a fake anti-spyware application that pretends to scan your computer for malicious software and then deliberately reports false system security threats. It's distributed mostly through the use of fake online scanners and some other malicious websites, so clearly this program is not legit. ThinkPoint masquerades as a legitimate security product from Microsoft called Microsoft Security Essentials. Once installed on your computer, it will list numerous problems and claim that you should fix them immediately. ThinkPoint will state that you need a heuristic program to fix the problems and it even offers to sell one for $99.90. Please don't purchase Think Point. This program is fake. It won't fix your computer because there actually are no problems except the ThinkPoint itself. If you are reading this article then you probably got infected with this malware. Thankfully, we've got the removal instructions to help you to remove ThinkPoint from your computer for free using legitimate anti-malware software. Please follow the removal instructions given below.

ThinkPoint graphical user interface

(Thanks to rogueamp)

First of all, you will see with the fake Microsoft Security Essentials alert. The fake alert will claim that Microsoft Security Center has detected the submitted file as "Trojan.Horse.Win32.PAV.a". Finally, it will state that you need to install ThinkPoint solve the problem.

If you choose to continue, your computer will restart, but it won't boot all the way to the Desktop, even in safe mode. The rogue program will hide all the desktop icons and taskbar. A program labeled ThinkPoint will show up.

Then it will run a fake system scan and you won't be able to stop it. After the fake scan ThinkPoint will list numerous problems on your computer. If you choose to install the full version of the program with required modules you will be taken to the pay page of ThinkPoint.

ThinkPoint will block nearly all programs on your computer. It will block task manager and other system tools as well.

The application taskmgr.exe was launched
succesfully but it was forced to shut down due
to security reasons.

This happened because the application was
infected by a malicious program which might
pose a threat for the OS.

It is highly recommended to install the
necessary heuristic module and perform a full
scan of your computer to exterminate malicious
programs from it.

However, there is a way to disable this virus. After the ThinkPoint screen loads push the command CTRL+ALT+DELETE quickly. This will bring you to task manager. Open the tab called Processes, find the process hotfix.exe and end it. The rogue program should be gone now. Next, you need to bring your Desktop and taskbar back. While in task manager go to File and select "Run new task". Type explorer.exe in the open box. This will bring back Windows explorer. More detailed instructions are given below. At this point you should be able to download anti-malware software which will remove ThinkPoint.

Without a doubt, ThinkPoint is a scam. Don't fall victim to this bogus security program. If you have already purchased it then you should contact your credit card company and dispute the charges. Please note that this rogue program may come bundled with Trojans that can download and install additional malware onto your computer. So, you should remove the rogue program as soon as possible. And, of course, it's always a good idea to scan the computer with at least trow anti-malware programs. By the way, your pictures, music and other files should be safe. ThinkPoint doesn't delete files. It's just a very annoying program. Last, but not least, if you have any questions or additional information about this virus, please leave a comment. Good luck and be safe online!

ThinkPoint removal instructions:

1. Restart your computer. Once the ThinkPoint window comes press Ctrl+Alt+Delete or Ctrl+Shift+Escape. You should now see the Windows Task Manager screen as shown in the image below or a screen where you can select the Task Manager to be run.

Click on the Processes tab. Then click and highlight hotfix.exe and click End Task. If it asks you "Are you sure you want to terminate the process?" click yes (or press Enter). This will close the ThinkPoint program.

2. While in Windows Task Manager, click the File -> "New Task (Run...)" from the menu on the bottom right. Type in explorer.exe and click OK. Your desktop and icons should start up as normal.

NOTE: if you got an error message "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access them", then please run this command first:

cacls "C:\Windows\explorer.exe" /G Everyone:F

A new windows will come up asking "Are you sure?" Type Y and press enter.

Now run explorer.exe again.

3. Download the following file to your Desktop: windows-shell.reg. Double-click to run it. Click "Yes" when it asks if you want to add the information to the registry. This file will fix the Windows Shell entry. This step is important because if you won't fix this entry, then your Windows Desktop will not be displayed the next time you reboot. Once the new registry value has been added, you can delete the file from your computer.

NOTE: in some cases the rogue program may block anti-malware software. Before saving the selected program onto your computer, you may have to rename the installer to iexplore.exe or winlogon.exe With all of these tools, if running Windows 7 or Vista they MUST be run as administrator.

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Thank you. I just wanted to thank you for saving my computer. I went in safe mode and deleted HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon "Shell" = "%AppData%\hotfix.exe" file. Then i was able to access system restore in safe mode. May your life be blessed.

How is the public being infected with this Thinkpoint virus? Are people looking at picutures on websites or are they receiving emails that contain this virus? What can I tell my co-worker that will help prevent them from getting infected? Thanks advance for you help!

First of all, get a good antivirus client and keep it up to date. Keep your your operating system and software up to date and patched. Unfortunately, no security software is 100% bullet proof, that's why don't download attachments in an e-mail unless you trust the source. Don't follow any link in an e-mail unless you trust the source. Also note, that even a well known and reputbale website can be hacked and serve malicious code. You shouldn't search Google for hot topics of the day. Some search results may lead to malware. Facebook is another threat. I think that facebook and all porn sites should be forbiden at work as people usually click on links or Ads and get infected.

this is literally the BEST most comprehensive directions!!!!! THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!! i thought i was going to do a total system restore and lose all my stuff, but thankfully i came across your site on my phone and followed the instructions and bam my laptop is back to normal! well so far i still have to run the anti-malware, but it feels good to see it back with the icons and getting rid of that stupid thinkpoint screen. thanks so much for writing up this DIY!

Thank You SO much everyone. I got the virus this evening & had no idea what to do in order to get rid if it. I've been following the steps listed & am making progress, I believe. I'm still absolutely positive it's gone for good, but I'm hoping! Thanks again everyone!

I was able to delete the hotfix.exe file and ran the malware scan, it told me that my computer needed to restart in order to delete some of the malware, but when it tried to restart the only thing showing up is my wallpaper. No programs, links, or anything. Is there anything that I can do to access my computer properly and at least save my documents?

I've followed your guide and sadly I can't seem to pull up windows explorer. I've been able to shut down hotfix.exe but explorer.exe will not run. It claims I do not have access to run this file. I am also unable to access it through safe mode/administrator options. I'm running Windows XP with both Spybot Search and Destroy and Malwarebytes installed. I've run both of these programs multiple times in safe mode because I am unable to get into windows normal mode. Each scan turns results in nothing. I've gone through my registry and deleted anything containing "hotfix.exe" and still no go.

ok well i got on finally after dealing with thinkpoint started the antivirus install after ending "hotfix.exe" then the antivirus program needed to restart the laptop and now i can't get past windows screen won't let me log in my password. this is so frustrating! can anyone help me from this point. i have hit the f8 button to try to system restore that way first and that was how i got it the first time. but now nothing:(

thank u first of all.. i would've never known where to start to remove this pain in the booty virus.. i got a small question though.. would i have to uninstall my other anti virus' before i run a full scan with the new antivirus i just downloaded? simple question thats been itching my thought =D thanx again with the help

Q: ok when i go into users and then find my name wich is admin icannot find the appdata roaming pls help how can i delete this junk

A: You need to enable the viewing of hidden and protected system files.

1. Click on the Start button. This is the small round button with the Windows flag in the lower left corner.2. Click on the Control Panel menu option.3. When the control panel opens you can either be in Classic View or Control Panel Home view:

If you are in the Classic View do the following: Double-click on the Folder Options icon.Click on the View tab.Go to step 4.

If you are in the Control Panel Home view do the following: Click on the Appearance and Personalization link.Click on Show Hidden Files or Folders.Go to step 4.

4. Under the Hidden files and folders section select the radio button labeled Show hidden files and folders.5. Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide extensions for known file types.6. Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files. 7. Press the Apply button and then the OK button.

Hi, just as "steffi" said above, I can also get to the point where you should be able to open explorer.exe ! When i type it in, i get a pop up that says "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access them". Event though I only have this one account and i logged in with it.

Try this: File -> Run new task. Now click "Browse" button. Go to C:\Windows\ and select explorer.exe and clic open.

If that doesn't work. Then click "Browse" again go to C:\Windows\ right lick the explorer.exe and select properties. Then select the "Security" tab. Make sure that "allow" are checked for all the users. There shouldn't be any "Deny".

Ok, did that and made sure all users had "allowance" all across the board. Yet it still does not allow me to access "explorer.exe" or the other "everbody" command you have listed above. This is becoming so annoying, why isn't it just an easy fix! Thank you so much for your time, i'm so greatful for the help!

I did all of the above and still got the same message. I also click "Browse" again go to C:\Windows\ right lick the explorer.exe and select properties but did not see the Security tab at all. I saw Screen, Misc, Compatibility, Summary...Is there anything else I can do to restore desktop icons?

Hey, I managed to stop running hotfix.exe and got to the desktop where I eventually installed malwarebytes and ran a scan. It found around 15 items of which it was able to delete all but one, it said the one item required a restart to delete, it seemed to have some problem with deleting it. I restarted but am now still having problems as some part of the virus appears to be interferring with my internet explorer and other stuff. When I try to do a system restore it says it has been turned off by group policy. I have run a scan of the C drive with Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Tool however it does not appear to find anything. I looked for a few of the hotkey files that are dangerous but did not find them, I’m not really sure what part of the virus is left on my computer and how to delete it, any suggestions?

I can't thank the builders of this site for such great instructions. I got this evil trojan virus and thought I was screwed. I was able to open Firefox by right-clicking and running it as an administrator. I'm using Windows Vista. So glad I was able to login to FF and get these instruction. I then hit CTRL-ALT-DLTE, highlighted hotfix.exe and hit the 'end process' button. I already have Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (DOWNLOAD THIS PROGRAM) so performed the Quick Scan. It found 3 'Trojan' infected files. I removed them off my computer, restarted luckily without that damn ThinkPoint hi-jack. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU !

1. Restart your computer2. As the computer is booting tap the "F8 key" continuously which should bring up the "Windows Advanced Options Menu". Use your arrow keys to move to "Safe Mode with Networking" and press Enter key.3. Log in as the account named "Administrator"4. Run Task Manager, CTRL+ALT+DELETE5. End hotfix.exe6. Run explorer.exe 7. Download antimalware software and scan your computer.

Thank you so much for this site and information - after an hour of pulling my hair out trying to get get anything other than the b.s. Think Point program to come up, I found your site on the internet (using another computer) and fixed mine in less than 5 minutes. There are not enough words to thank you.

After selecting "Safe Mode with Networking," it shows "loading windows files" along with some system 32 files displayed and "please wait" at the bottom of the screen. The screen then goes black and then goes back to my login screen (I have a password). So I'm having no success whatsoever. Is there anything I can do from the command prompt? I was able to bring that up.

I got rid of the bad files using malwarebytes.....Now I am tryign to delete the windows-shell.reg that you had me install. I am in regedit (Registry Edit) program. Where is the one called windows-shell.reg that you had me install?

Thank you so much! When my usual fix of 'start in safemode and system restore' did not work, I was starting to go nuts trying to fix this. I found your site on another computer and everything is running smoothly now. Thanks again!

Q: I got rid of the bad files using malwarebytes.....Now I am tryign to delete the windows-shell.reg that you had me install. I am in regedit (Registry Edit) program. Where is the one called windows-shell.reg that you had me install?

A: You won't find it using Registry editor. Just delete windows-shell.reg from your dekstop. That's all.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! You are a life saver! I was really freaking out because I knew something wasn't right and I know nothing about computers. Your guide was very easy to follow. You are an amazing person to be so helpful to others! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Help me please, i downloaded the spyware doctor program. followed the instructions at the start screen where i ended the hotfix task and started up with explorer.exe and then ran the full system scan several times. it still has not gotten rid of the program please help me!

Help! Everytime I open explorer or my C drive to attempt to delete these files, I get the message 'Windows explorer has stopped working: checking for a solution to the problem' and then 'Explorer is restarting'. Which closes whatever I have open!! What do I do??

Help me please, i downloaded the spyware doctor program. followed the instructions at the start screen where i ended the hotfix task and started up with explorer.exe and then ran the full system scan several times. it still has not gotten rid of the program please help me!

pls pls pls help, i have been trying for 4 days now,on 20 million sites french and english, my daughters computer has this problem, i have tryed the f8 but i get a pls choice boot device thing, so i chose sm-_nec dvd_rw nd-3500ag(in caps) so i press on that, the thinkpoint thing is there, so i press the ctrl alt del, but it does not bring up the task manager at all, i was going to try with ctrl shift and escape but i dont know what the shift button is. by the way both are computers have french keybords, my computer is working fine pls help me in any way u can:)

Hi, So. I haven't seen a working answer on the "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not hate the appropriate permissions to access the item."And I'm kinda stuck on that one.I've tried the : cacls "C:\Windows\explorer.exe" /G Evryone:FAnd allowed everybody FULL control of explorer.exe I have tried this both in normal and save mode. Nothing seemed to work.I've managed to download malwarebytes, renamed the .exe to something else and tried to run. Same problem. Help? Working with computers isn't rocket sience to me, but I do get stuck on occasion.

When I run the windowsshellreg key it claims that it cannot be imported so not all the data was successfully written to the registry and that some keys are still open by the system and other processes...what can I do to get it to write fully onto the registry? Please help!

I was able to use CTRL/ALT/DEL and select task manager and delete hotfix.exe which let me into IE again. I updated and ran Spybot, which found nothing. I updated and ran Anti Malware which found the three bad files, but I was getting error messages and then a blank screen when I selected the "Fix" or "Eliminate" option. I ended up restarting my computer and the Think Point screen reappeared, so I went through the process again, except that now when I enter explorer.exe as a new task nothing happens. What do I do now?

Thanks so much! When I opened Task Manager and didn't see hotfix.exe, I panicked for a moment, but then I got an alert from McAfee saying that it had detected and removed...something (I think it said Trojan). Now I'm scanning with Malwarebytes, and then I'll scan with McAfee, but everything looks normal. Sure, all I did was open Task Manager, but I wouldn't have known to do that without this guide, so thanks again.

I believe I deleted the virus after a malwarebytes scan (I no longer get the Thinkpoint screen when I restart my XP computer), but I still can't see my desktop even though I think I used the windows-shell correctly. Any thoughts? Thanks

I'm running windows 7 and logged in as the administrator (only) account and I can't run explorer.exe from the task manager. Keep getting a Windows Security alert. These files can't be opened. Your internet security settings prevented one or more files from being opened..

I followed the instructions above until I got to where you have to open explorer. I tried running the tasks explorer.exe and cacls "C:\Windows\explorer.exe" /G Everyone:F but both gave me the message saying that I may not have the appropriate permission to access the item. I have no idea what to do now!

I cannot open explorer.exe through all of your options. I did go into Windows Task Manager and End Process of hotfix.exe But after tring all your suggestions to open explorer, it will not. Please let me know what else I can do? Thanks.

I cant thank you enough for that!I thought id have to scrap my laptop and start from scratch there. To think a virus could be masqueraded that closely to windows software. Heh go figure.Anyways you have my eternal gratitude for your assistance in removing think point. While im not in a position to donate I shall defintiely forward your site and channel to all my friends.

I have a new variant on this problem: When I start up I get an error message that says "Access violation at address 004AFD43 in module "hotfix.exe." Read of address 0000000" It keeps sending this error message which fills the screen and slows down the entire computer. When I try to delete "hotfix.exe" I am told I can't do that because the program is running. Meantime I can't access task manager nor can I install any anti-virus software (e.g. AVG or Spybot) because I can't close down hotfix.exe. Any suggestions?

I am able to remove Thinkpoint but still I am not able to open Internet Explorer :(

My Mozilla opens fine but not IE....

Also when I try to do System Restore, it displays me the message saying "System Restore is not able to protect your computer. Please restart your computer, and then run System Restore again." I restarted as instructed but still not able to do System Restore.

I deleted the hotfix.exe from the processor and deleted the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon "Shell" = "%AppData%\hotfix.exe"I don't have HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\PAVAm I also suppose to delete:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Internet Settings "WarnonBadCertRecving" = "O" and WarnOnPostRedirect" = "O"???

it took me a few tries to gain access to hidden files and the internet (which kept freezing thanks to this hideous virus) - a lot of shut downs and restarts - but finally got the hidden files revealed (it doesn't like when you try to un-hide them), deleted the thing, and i am finally at the point where a new shell has been downloaded and i am running malwarebytes. i am wholly non-technical, and your instructions were a tremendous help. i cannot thank you enough - THANK YOU!!

oh wow!!! u r amazing.... i get to the point where i have opened the task manager n the black screen is suppose to pop up where im suppose to press yes... however the black screen just blinks n i cant type "y", what can i do????

So I think I sucessfully followed your directions and eliminated the Thinkpoint...until I downloaded the suggested FREE MalwareBytes Anti-malware.That program downloaded WWW.stopzilla.com files that ran an all system check for several hours. The result is a list of 14 "boot" "worm" files that it recommends I delete to resolve. I say yes...and majically I get a request to purchase their $9.95 software fix with options to purchase additional items.So from my novice perspective have I still got an additional layer of the thinkpoint virus?? Have I been rescammed by another phisher looking for my credit card info?? ConfusedCA

help me plz plz help me i got thinkpoint the other day n looked up this guide from my blackberry. what i did was the task manager n ended it n downloaded maleware byes did a scan n all n then did a sysem restore it worked sotra my compter got really slow n my web broswer kept redirecting me whenever i tried to look up ne anit viurs. ok so it poped back up today n did the task manager again n down loaded malewarebyse again n it said it didnt have the pression like u said i above n i tried the thign u said but it didnt work plz help this dumb program wont let me do ne scans or install ne malewear program can u plz email me since im using my computer to post this n its not workign right lol Bestkeptsecret5431@yahoo.com

omg...i think i love you!! im freaking out i left the office and got this think point.. i'm going to do this first thing in the morning! thanks!! i can sleep tonight w/out dreading i broke the office computer! lol :)

I am trying to get into a vista machine with the malware. I can get rid of the hotfix.exe process.The machine has one user that is also an admnistrator. I have tried to:1) run explorer.exe2) cacls "C:\Windows\explorer.exe" /G Everyone:F and also tried this process that you posted. Restart your computer2. As the computer is booting tap the "F8 key" continuously which should bring up the "Windows Advanced Options Menu". Use your arrow keys to move to "Safe Mode with Networking" and press Enter key.3. Log in as the account named "Administrator"4. Run Task Manager, CTRL+ALT+DELETE5. End hotfix.exe6. Run explorer.exe 7. Download antimalware software and scan your computer.

(minus the administrator login because there is only one login)I tried looking in the properties like you suggested. I can run internet explorer, I can browse the computer tree with the browse button from run task, but I can't get to the desktop.

I posted a need for help on October 26th and no one has helped me. I also got the ThinkPoint Virus/Spyware on my computer. I'm so afraid. I have done everything that you have suggested above. My AVG and Spybot did not pick up any viruses or spyware, but Malware Bytes did, but it wasn't anything to do with ThinkPoint. My problem is I still have these four registry keys in my registry. I'm not sure if I should delete them. They are as follows:

I know I have the Think point virus, but when I went into Task Manager to click on hotfix.exe and end process it wasn't there. I still ran an antimalware program and deleted infected files, but I am unable to access the internet from my computer and I think I still have the virus.

Hey buddy, thanks for your detailed post. I was able to follow all the instructions. Yet, there is still some kind of virus on the computer because every time I type a website, it opens up a different one of advertising and spam. I tried system restore, I tried various ani-virus: AVG, spyware doctor, SuperaAntyspyware, etc.

Also, for some reason, my recovery partition is now messed up. I wonder if it has anything to do with think point. I cannot even restore to factory settings.

I got thinkpoint removed (THANKS!) but now my browsers won't work. IE says "Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage", Chrome says "The webpage is not available", and Firefox says "The proxy server is refusing connections". However, when I navigate to my gmail account it comes up, its just all other pages. Other programs like Spybot and Malwarebytes & Windows Update can download/update their files. Any ideas?

Please read my previous comment with a link to the redirect virus removal instructions. You don't need to go through all these steps given on that link above. Just start from the first step as see if the problems persists. If you still have the same problem then go to step wtow and so on.

Thank you so much for this information! I was able to remove the hotfix.exe so I was able to restore my desk top and task bar. However I cannot open Windows Explorer. I can access other programs, documents, music, and photos. Any suggestions on how I can restore my internet connection?

I was not able to follow the directions in 3, to "download the following file windows-shell.reg" Where do I download this from?

i think the point is thanks for the virus and the solution im practicing in my pc whitout that help and viruses i could not explorer my pc they should make more viruses and i will thank for the future solution

Hi. I was foolish to fall for that ThinkPoint crap but smart enough to not buy it or anything like that. I did a system restore to a few days back and I did not experience any ThinkPoint stuff. I'm doing a McAfee scan now and it found 1 "tracking cookie," and corrected 1 "tracking cookie." Do I still have ThinkPoint searching my computer I find nothing about it and everything works fine. I'm assuming McAfee if it finds something will correct it. As soon as the scan is over I'm going to restart (Microsoft Updates need to install) am I going to still experience problems? If so, where do I start?

Replying to my own post.Eventually poking around with the browse button from the task manager I was able to get to windows explorer; but it was in a different place for some reason. Anyway, I got to the desktop so I could delete the file and the registry value.Thanks a bunch.

P.S. in case this helps anywone else, here is another article about removing thinkpoint. These two together are what helped me get rid of this thing.

Sir, or ma'am, you are a god and I would hug you if I could... My computer is helping me find a job and in that respect, NOT lose my house or my car and you saved that. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!

Thank you very much for this fix! My husband ran the hotfix program, and then complained 'Microsoft is messing up my computer!". After assuring him it wasn't Microsoft, I did a web search, and found your very easy to follow fix, and resolved the problem. You are my hero! and I am my husband's hero for fixing his computer problem. Although Spyware Doctor claimed to be free, it found the problem but wouldn't fix it without purchasing the program, so I used your manual remove instead, and that worked fine.

You have saved my boyfriends skin!!!!!Thank you so much for the well written detailed step by step guide on how to rid my laptop of that son of a bitch, sneeky virus!I nearly had a complete freak out and you saved me! Thank you so so much!a much appreciated, none techno laptop user!

to Bad_Wolf i was thinking about the think point scam and i was wondering if i put my credit card into the purchase page and when i hit purchase it didnm't proses and they never took my mony out of my acount will they take mony out on a further date

I am just concerned now if they will have to my credit card information even thought the transaction didn't go throught ?

Q: Thank you so much. Question, what happens if I do not delete HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon "Shell" = "%AppData%\hotfix.exe"

I got rid of the hotfix and it seems like my computer is back to normal. Is the virus just lying dormant waiting to strike again?

A: Basically, this registry value "Shell" = "%AppData%\hotfix.exe" means that ThinkPoint virus will be loaded instead of Windows Explorer. You should change %AppData%\hotfix.exe to explorer.exe after all.

I got as far as step #2 OK but if I have nothing on my desktop then how can I do this?:"3. Download the following file to your Desktop: windows-shell.reg. Double-click to run it. Click "Yes" when it asks if you want to add the information to the registry. This file will fix the Windows Shell entry. This step is important because if you won't fix this entry, then your Windows Desktop will not be displayed the next time you reboot. Once the new registry value has been added, you can delete the file from your computer."My desktop is gone.

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